Wildcats Pull Big Upset Win Over Dayton at Garden
Villanova's Wildcats, active and eager, rallied from a 66-60 deficit after Dayton center Henry Finkel fouled out, turning seven straight points into a 71-70 lead and winning 77-73. Villanova improves to 7-1, joining Utah Minnesota and St. Joseph's in Garden semifinals.
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Bob Green
Associated Press
Villanova
Wildcats
Madison Square Garden
Flyers
Dayton
Henry Finkel
Finkel
Utah
Minnesota
St. Joseph’s
St. John’s
N.Y
Cornell
St. Joseph's
Providence
More Time for Duck Hunters
Arkansas hunters may shoot ducks from sunrise to sunset for the rest of the season, extending hours from sunrise to noon. The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission voted Thursday to widen hours, effective until January 5. Director Nelson Cox cited late access to hunting areas and potential cold-water ducks moving south.
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Little Rock
Arkansas
Arkansas Game and Fish Commission
Nelson Cox
Commission
Coax
Cox
A-B Tourney Opens With Several Upsets in Little Rock
In the Class A-B division Lake Hamilton erased England's defense to win 46-33 and reach the semifinals. Joe T. Robinson beat Lonoke 68-54 while Carlisle topped Carlisle 50-43. North Little Rock defeated Sylvan Hills 65-33 and Malvern beat Benton 63-30 as tourney play continued with today’s matchups including McGehee versus Casa and Carlisle versus Sheridan.
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Little Rock
Lake Hamilton
England
Ball Central
Little Rock University
Wolves
Joe T. Robinson
Carlisle
Lonoke
North Little Rock
Sylvan Hills
Malvern
Benton
McGehee
Casa
Sheridan
Mabelvale
Conway
Pine Bluff
Little Rock Central
Hot Springs
Central
Danny Sheets
Ronnie Sheets
Lions
Perryville
Mike Eubanks
Bisons
Gary Glenn
Senators
Fom Anderson
Jim Todd
Bill Niven
Wildcats
Randy Breece
Bears
James Chancellor
Pace Malvern
Panthers
Jerry Fisher
Boxing results from Ravenna Milan Cremona and more
The Associated Press reports draw and stoppage outcomes across Italian venues. Antonio Fernandez de Jesus 126 Brazil and Agide Asioli 149 Italy drew in Ravenna. Carlos Duran 457 Argentina was supposed to Bell 157 Jamaica, Dos Santos 125 Brazil was stopped in Cremona.
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Associated Press
Ravenna
Italy
Antonio Fernandez de Jesus
Brazil
Agide Asioli
Drew
Milan
Carlos Duran
Bell
Jamaica
Cremona
Sandro Schiavetta
Tals
Geelane Dos Santos
Kansas Before Arkansans Had a Chance to Hunt
A brief note states that Kansans acted or prepared before Arkansans could pursue a hunting opportunity. The item hints at regional activity but provides limited context or specifics about dates, people, or exact events.
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Kansas
Arkansans
Malvern and North Little Rock Triumph in AA-AAA Tourney
In Arkansas high school basketball tournament play Malvern beat Benton 63 50 while North Little Rock defeated Sylvan Hills 65 33. Carlisle defeated Perryville 50 43 and Lake Hamilton beat England 46 33. Joe T Robinson topped Loroke 68 54.
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Arkansas
Associated Press High School
Little Rock U
Malvern
Benton
North Little Rock
Sylvan Hills
College basketball results from Thursday by AP
ECAC Holiday Festival features Villanova over Dayton 77 73 Utah defeats St Johns 66 Minnesota tops Cornell 89 St Josephs beats Providence 53 UCLA over Yale 95 Illinois 93 over West Virginia 86 Michigan 83 over New York U 74 Pitt 82 over Cal 72 Oklahoma City 104 Idaho State 66 and more including Texas A M 61 Washington 53 Kansas State 100 Nebraska 78 Missouri 95 Oklahoma 38 plus NBA results Boston 126 LA 110 Philadelphia 118 SF 112 Baltimore 110 Detroit 108 New York 1 1 St Louis 107 Detroit and Philadelphia play today in Hershey and Boston meets Cincinnati
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Michigan
UCLA
Oregon State
Bruins
Los Angeles
Yale
Louisiana State
Portland
Ore
Ilinois
Pittsburgh
Minnois
West Virginia
LSU
Colorado State
Towa
Brigham Young
Seattle
Oregon
Washington State
THE
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Villanova
Dayton
Utah
St.John's
N.Y
Minnesota
Cornell
St. Joseph's
Providence
Illinois
New York
Pitt
California
Wyoming
Houston
Texas A&m
Washington
Okla
City
Idaho
Wichita
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Nebraska
Missouri
Oklahoma
Bow
Air Force
Florida St
Florida
Manhattan
Queen City
Ohio
Miami
ePaul
Canisius
Colorado St
Town
Oregon St
Louisiana
National Basketball Assn
Associated Press
Boston
Philadelphia
San Franciscey
Baltimore
Detroit
St. Louis
Hershey
Cincinnati
Parkers Enter Shreveport Meet
Arkansas finishes pre conference with Gulf South Classic in Shreveport facing Tennessee and Centenary. Winners advance to Saturday championship, losers to consolation. Parkers, 2-4, seek seasoning before tougher Southwest Conference slate. Tennessee is top SEC team with height and depth. Arkansas opens conference play January 4 at Texas Tech.
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Shreveport
Arkansas
Razorbacks
Tennessee
Mississippi
Centenary
Parkers
Vols
Ray Mears
Texas Tech
Lubbock
Miami Host to Track Meet
More than 50 athletes from colleges and universities across the United States will vie December 30 in Miami for the first Orange Bowl Invitational Track and Field Meet.
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Miami
Fla
U.S
National Hockey By The Associated Press
The report covers Chicago and Et hey Sete in a national hockey roundup from The Associated Press. No further verifiable details are available in the readable text.
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THE
Associated D Press
Nepanesee
Chicago
U S Netters Crush Best Australians in Davis Cup Clash
In Adelaide the American pair Chuck McKinley and Dennis Ralston upset Roy Emerson and Neale Fraser 6 3 4 6 11 9 11 4 in a four set doubles to move within one win of the Challenge Round. They broke Fraser twice and dominated the late sets in 102 degree heat as they chase the Davis Cup title.
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Adelaide
Australia
Chuck McKinley
Dennis Ralston
Roy Emerson
Neale Fraser
Ansales
McKinley
San Antonio
Tex
Ralston
Bakersfield
Calif
Ean
Emerson
John Newcombe
Peck
Fraser
Memorial
Drive Stadium
Yanks
Green Bay Keeps Lombardi With New Five Year Pact
Green Bay Packers President Dominic Olejniczak announced Lombardi signed a new five year contract extending to January 1, 1969. Lombardi, who also serves as general manager, reacted with happiness after reports of interest from Rams and 49ers. The team has won three Western Division titles and two league championships since 1959, with a 50 15 and 1 record, but fell short of a third straight title this year.
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Green Bay
Wis
Green Bay Packers
National Football League
Vince Lombardi
Packer
Dominic Olejniczak
Lombardi
Ackers
Los Angeles Rams
San Francisco 49Ers
West Point
Notre Dame
Packers
Chicago Bears
Cats
Falt Lions
Quarterback Who Throws Has No Peer
In the 39th East West game in San Francisco, top passing quarterbacks Trull Beathard and Munson headline the West attack versus a strong East line led by Underwood. Weather forecasts hint rain, which could favor the East running game over aerial tactics.
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San Francisco
Kerat’ Stadium
Dod “Trull
Baylor
Pete Beathard
Southern
California
Bill Munson
Utah State
Don Underwood
Michigan State
Carl Eller
Minnesota
Roger Pillath
Wisconsin
Ernest Borghetti
Pittsburgh
Kent Pike
Northwestern
Notre Dame
Bob Lehmann
Iowa
Mike Reilly
Michigan
Joe O'Donnell
Ohio State
Ton Jenking
Trull
Beathard
Munson
Airline to Quit at Jonesboro in Trans-Texas Review
The Civil Aeronautics Board ordered an investigation into Jonesboro Arkansas for failing to meet air traffic standards and potential elimination of Trans-Texas Airways service. The CAB said the new use it for Jose it procedure would not affect other airlines or modify Trans-Texas certificates.
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Washington
Civil Aeronautics Board
Jonesboro
Ark
Trans - Texas Airways
CAB
Trans-Texas
Catlett Seen as Lawyer First in Arkansas Political Rise
Leon B. Catlett, heir apparent to Arkansas Democratic state chairmanship, is known primarily as a lawyer and as a politician second. He enjoys Gov. Faubus's support and has held state party roles since 1959, including University of Arkansas Board of Trustees appointee in 1960, with future duties as state committee chair and party spokesman. He is a Dallas native, University of Kansas Law School graduate, and senior partner at Catlett and Henderson.
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Little Rock
Leon B. Catlett
Arkansas
Tom. Harper
Fort ‘Smith
Democratic State Committee
Catlett
Orval E. Faubus
Kansas
Harper
Faubus
Ational
National Party
University of “Arkansas “Board of Trustees
Dardanelle
University’ of Kansas
Catlett and Henderson
Amateurs Edge Olympic Team in Rochester Blowout
In Rochester, the U.S. Olympic team suffered a heavy defeat as Oscar Mahle scored 30 points before his cut from the squad was finalized days earlier. The match highlighted unresolved roster turmoil and fresh doubts about team cohesion.
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Rocurster
Inn
Oscar Mahle
Star Strand
Werns Against Travel to Cuba Warning Issued
The State Department again warned U S citizens not to travel to Cuba unless a special plan is issued. Press officer Robert J Closkey reiterated last week’s warning and said several passports may be affected as of Monday.
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Washington
U.S
Cuba
Department
Robert J.closkey
Saturday Is QB Day in Football
Quarterbacks dominate the noon slate as college bowl play continues with four Saturday games before the New Year’s Day peaks. North Carolina faces Air Force in the Gator Bowl in Jacksonville while the East meets the West in San Francisco and the Blue team faces the Gray in Montgomery and Coast Guard meets Western Kentucky in Orlando. Junior Ede leads UNC, with Isaacson for Air Force and Trull headed to the Shrine game as Baylor’s star Trull pursues pro football.
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North Carolina
Air Force
Jacksonville
Fla
San Francisco
Montgomery
Coast Guard
Western Kentucky
Orlando
Terry Isaacson
Don Trull
Larry Rakestraw
Gray
Isaacson
Junior Ede
Bob Lacey
Ken Willard
Trullo
Baylor
Trail
Carl Eller
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Roger Pitlath
Ernie Boghetti
Pittsburgh
Pete Liske
Penn State
Ron DiGravio
Purdue
Rakestraw
Georgia
Mickey Babb
Otto Graham
Navy
Texas
Ilinois
Washington
Nebraska
Auburn
Alabama
Mississippi
Blackwell mayor proposes A's move to Oklahoma stadium lease
Blackwell Oklahoma mayor William Kast proposes bringing the Kansas City Athletics to Blackwell if a new 10 year lease at Dave Morgan field can be secured. Kast says the team would no longer need to drive to Kansas City for games and offers help in obtaining a $14 year lease.
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Blackwell
Okla
Charles
Fintey
Kansas City Athletics
Kansas City
William Kas
Oklahoma
Hast
Kast
Finley
The
Athletics
Dave Morgan
Boston and Buffalo clash over Burton activation
AFL playoff preview as Boston and Buffalo dispute Ron Burton's activation with owner Ralph Wilson Jr filing a protest. The teams meet Saturday in the league's first playoff clash, with the winner facing the San Diego Chargers in the Jan. 5 title game. Weather and a frozen field threaten both sides as Boston and Buffalo seek the Eastern Division crown.
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Buffalo
N.Y
Boston
American Football League
Patriots
Ron Burton
Bills
Ralph Wilson Jr
Burton
Wilson
Joe Foss
Lou Saban
ABC
War Memorial Stadium
San Diego Chargers
San Diego
Pats
Mike Holovak
Saban
Holovak
Cookie Gilchrist
Larry Garron
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Adam St
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Loroke
National Hockey
U.S. Netters Crush
Will Grimsley
United States
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University of, Southern California
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